Question
My child is 3 years old and has always had good language expression, able to articulate what they want and what they want to do. However, recently, I’ve noticed they have started to stutter. What could be the cause?
Answer
Stuttering is also known as stammering. Some believe it is related to genetics or certain brain function disorders. Psychological factors may also contribute to stuttering, such as stress, anxiety, and pressure. Psychological factors are one of the main causes of stuttering. Mimicking and suggestion may also lead to stuttering. There is no unified method to deal with stuttering, but one can try to reduce tension when speaking and pay attention to eliminating adverse stimuli. Strengthening oral training may be helpful. Taking a certain amount of tranquilizer before speaking or daily may alleviate tension and possibly improve fluency. Medication treatment must be under the supervision of a doctor, and long-term use may cause harm to the body.